Dion Davis Head of Global Politics at an IB School
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My name is Dion Davis, and I am a fully qualified English and Politics teacher with over eight years of teaching experience—five years in Ireland and three years in the UAE. I have taught across multiple curricula, including the Irish, American, British, and IB systems, allowing me to adapt my teaching to a wide range of student needs and academic expectations. Currently, I serve as Head of Global Politics in an IB school, further solidifying my expertise in humanities subjects.

Beyond the classroom, I have over ten years of tutoring experience in English, Politics, and Civics, helping students refine their skills in essay writing, critical analysis, and exam strategy. I specialize in supporting students through IB English, IB Global Politics, IGCSE English, and various national curricula, ensuring they excel in coursework, assessments, and final exams.

With a strong focus on exam preparation, I help students master both content and exam techniques, providing structured lessons tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. I set homework tasks, past paper questions, and full mock exams to track progress and ensure rapid improvement. Between sessions, I am available to answer any questions or clarify concepts to provide continuous support.

Every student has unique learning needs, and my approach is highly personalized. Whether you need help improving your writing, mastering exam techniques, or breaking down complex political theories, I am here to guide you. Let’s have a quick chat to see how I can help you achieve your academic goals!

Subjects

  • English Grade 4-Grade 12

  • English IGCSE

  • IB Global politics

  • Global politics Grade 11-Masters/Postgraduate

  • English Language and Literature Grade 6-Grade 12

  • IBDP Global Politics

  • A level Government and Politics

  • IB HL Global Politics

Experience

  • Head of Global Politics, IB MYP and DP Teacher (Aug, 2024–Present) at Taleem Abu Dhabi
    Head of Global Politics DP in an International Baccalaureate school.
    Teaching MYP Individuals and Societies, and DP (Diploma Program) Global Politics.
    Teaching grades 6, 7, 11 and 12. Also leading a meditation and mindfulness club.
  • English Teacher (Aug, 2022–Aug, 2024) at Aldar Academies, Abu dhabi
    English and Media Studies teacher in an 'Outstanding' British Curriculum Aldar Academy 2023 at Yasmina British Academy:
    • Teacher of Years 7-11 (UK) English, Year 9 iGCSE Media Studies. Form tutor for Year 8.
    • EdTech coach for English Department, planning and assigning tasks for each year group weekly.
    • Ran a Reading Club ECA, entering students into the Chevron Readers Cup for the Emirates Literature Foundation.

    English Language Arts Teacher in Yas American Academy in 2022 teaching the American Curriculum:
    • Teacher of Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 English Language Arts. Taught the American Curriculum to all levels of students.
    • Developed curriculum planning and resources for grades 8, 9, and 10 across the English Department.
    • Homeroom teacher for Grade 7, meeting every morning for 25 minutes to look at holistic well-being, literacy and numeracy skills. Completed the KITEMARK accreditation program with them.
    • Hosted a Reading Club ECA weekly to encourage reading and literacy levels in the school. Interviewed students about their reading interests and collated data for new purchases towards the school library.

Education

  • Masters of Education (Aug, 2017–Aug, 2019) from University College Cork, Ireland
  • Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours English and Political Science (Aug, 2014–Aug, 2017) from University College Cork, Ireland

Fee details

    د.إ200/hour (US$54.50/hour)

    Fee will increase if it is for DP or A Level accordingly.

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